American pick-up vehicles have been held at the epitome of the motor brigade where two brands have managed to carve out their very own niche in the motorcar industry. Chevrolet and GMC have been two of the most accredited names in the pick-up fraternity where their prized possessions, the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, have been the most renowned models in the market that have seen the likes of numerous pick-up admirers. Both these vehicles are feature-rich in their own class but at the same time are difficult to identify. The most credulous fact about the Silverado and Sierra is their striking features which cannot be distinguished from each other. On the basis of appearance, the only difference is that of a badge encrusted at the front of the vehicle.
Although Chevy and GMC released these two masterpieces with the same features and designs, they have followed their own individual path towards a marketing campaign. The latest model of the Silverado range has been associated with the concept of being designed for the common pick-up driver, where as the Sierra has been associated with a marketing perception of being formulated for the tasteful professional. These two trucks irrespective of the design, which happen to be similar, also share the same bit of similarities in their features and performance as well. While the Silverado is considered to be a more upscale model, mechanically speaking, they are pretty much the same. There may be minute differences in the payload and curb-weight, but they seem to have the same chassis and power-train components.
The Chevy Silverado is designed to be a credulous model which is fitted with an average 6.2 liter engine and a 5.3 liter flex-fuel V8. Most of the V8 models come with a six-speed automatic transmission and 3.08:1 rear axle ratio. The best feature of the Chevrolet is that all its Silverado models come with an electronic stability system except for the V6 models. Add-on features include turn-by-turn navigation, destination download, Bluetooth and NavTraffic for those vehicles which are fitted with an XM Satellite Radio. Overall, the Silverado with its Z83 Super-Suspension makes it the best choice for those that desire to make the maximum of their Chevy. The GMC Sierra on the other hand is not to be left behind as it has a few features that match well in comparison to the Silverado. Weighing in at less than 10000 pounds, the Sierra is fitted with roof-mounted and side curtain airbags, a 10-way powered adjustable seat for drivers and a Bose stereo sound system. Available in the SLT and SLE Class, they are fitted with a V8 which comes with electronic stability control and a five-star frontal test-crash rating.
Overall, there are a number of factors that can separate the two trucks in their looks and designs, but yet are minute ones which are solely based upon a buyer’s preference. There is not much of a difference in the price range of the two pick-ups as the Chevy starts retailing at $19,000 while the GMC starts at $18,500. When it comes towards choosing luxury over performance, the Sierra is the best option. However, if there is a need to maximize the use of the features that come with the Chevy, the Silverado is ones best buy.
